Speak Up Storytelling #38: Lauren Doninger
/On episode #38 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling.
In our followup segment, we talk about upcoming shows and workshops and offer a shout-out to a listener who we recently met IRL!
In our Homework for Life segment, we talk about four entries in Matt's Homework for Life, and how when combined, they can tell a complete story. We also talk about the value of saying things that other may think but not often speak aloud, and how even when presenting yourself in a less-than-positive light, a storyteller can get an audience on their side.
Next we listen to Lauren Doninger's story about her son's illness and her fight to be heard.
After listening, we discuss:
The weaving of details throughout a story rather than piling them at the top
Connecting character details to plot points to allow them to feel seamlessly integrated into the story
Effective ways of teaching our audience about content needed to understand our stories (without bringing the story to a halt)
Effective summarizing within a story
Revealing information (and a surprise) by remaining in the moment
Activating imagination at the top of a story
Injecting humor into the beginning of a story
Identifying and fully developing critical scenes in a story
Next, we answer questions about titling stories and turning a negative moment into a positive moment.
Finally, we each offer a recommendation.
LINKS
Homework for Life: https://bit.ly/2f9ZPne
Matthew Dicks's website: http://www.matthewdicks.com
Matthew Dicks's YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/matthewjohndicks
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Speak Up at Space Ballroom on March 3:
Exposed: Lies, Secrets, and Indiscretions Revealed
STORYTELLING WORKSHOPS 2019
May 4: Storytelling workshop (beginner), CT Historical Society
May 18: Storytelling workshop (advanced), CT Historical Society
June 1: Storytelling workshop (master class), CT Historical Society
July 29-August 2: Storytelling bootcamp, CT Historical Society
August 17: Storytelling workshop, Taproot Theater, Seattle, WA
October 25-27: Storytelling workshop, Kripalu Center for Yoga and Heath
December 6-8: Storytelling workshop, Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health
RECOMMEDATIONS
Elysha:
Westworld on HBO
Matt:
Maeve in America by Maeve Higgins